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Aviemore

 

Located in the stunning highland surroundings of Inverness-shire is the town of Aviemore, accessed by the A9 from Edinburgh. Aviemore boasts some of the best walks and cycling trails in Scotland, as well as hosting a ski resort amongst it’s many other winter sport options.

 

Other features of Aviemore include hill walks through the Cairngorm Mountains, which will transport you to a fantasy world as you witness the views shrouded in mist or basking in sunshine. Nearby you will find the Highland Wildlife Park, a great safari experience that is the home of the only Polar Bear in the UK and her fabulous wild enclosure, as well as the other great collections of animals, such as Amur Tigers, Red Pandas and Arctic Foxes.

The Highland Wildlife Park is also responsible for the conservation of the Scottish Wildcat in the area, which may be spotted on the walks you will enjoy in the surroundings of Aviemore. There are a number of places to stay in Aviemore, including the Aviemore Estate and a 45-minute drive will bring you to Inverness and the world-famous Loch Ness, where you can endeavour to spot a famous monster!